A homeowner shot a man who was attempting to forcefully break into his home on Wednesday, according to the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD).

A proposal for a casino resort in Tysons Corner is dividing the Fairfax County delegation to the General Assembly, with advocates calling for new sources of revenue to relieve pressure on local real estate taxes and opponents decrying a threat to the vibrant commercial and residential hub along the fast-developing Silver Line transit corridor.

The General Assembly decided to carry over a bill from last year that would allow for a casino to be built in Fairfax County along the silver line.

As Virginia state lawmakers get ready to head back to work for their 2025 legislative session, one item they will discuss will be the possibility of building a casino in Fairfax County.

Traffic was temporarily backed up on Wednesday afternoon on I-495 in Northern Virginia as crews responded to a crash in Fairfax County. Several southbound lanes on the interstate were closed as of 2:30 p.

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake rattled the Short Pump area northwest of Richmond on Tuesday evening, with people as far away as Fairfax County reporting they felt it, too, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The spotlight on anti-Israel activism and anti-Jew hate in the country intensified this week as Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares escalated his investigation into American Muslims for Palestine,

TYSONS, Va. (7News) — Virginia lawmakers are considering another bill that would allow for a casino in Tysons.

On the Democratic side, five candidates have stepped into the race: state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi (15th District), Prince William County School Board chair Babur Lateef, state Sen. Aaron Rouse (22nd District), former federal prosecutor Victor Salgado and Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney. A full news release announcing Herrity’s campaign is below:

The idea of a casino in Virginia continues to spark debate. The Tysons casino project, spearheaded by the developer Comstock, envisions a combination of gambling, entertainment, and hospitality for Fairfax County. While some see this as an opportunity for growth, others remain wary.